bleedToWin Posted May 9 Share 29 minutes ago, Jbr said: I was watching bwr content recently, blows my mind to see some of the tyres used there… some used almost the same I race road with (gp5000 32s), and some of the sections looked properly challenging on road tyres. If Bierman lists it as a CX/Gravel tyre then that must be what it is... 😏 Bankie99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted May 9 Share 2 hours ago, bleedToWin said: If Bierman lists it as a CX/Gravel tyre then that must be what it is... 😏 Good to know that I've done a 2h35 CTCT on a CX tyre, and Road SA's, and part of Killarney ! Not a bad tyre ! I would consider a 36 maybe for a easy gravel race like Eroica, don't know Gallows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted May 9 Share 2 minutes ago, Jbr said: Good to know that I've done a 2h35 CTCT on a CX tyre, and Road SA's, and part of Killarney ! Not a bad tyre ! I would consider a 36 maybe for a easy gravel race like Eroica, don't know Gallows I reckon the bit through the Vrolikheid nature reserve, and the bits that skirt McGregor before heading back to Lords, would be hella sketch on anything less than 36. Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnaroonie Posted May 9 Share 6 hours ago, Jbr said: I was watching bwr content recently, blows my mind to see some of the tyres used there… some used almost the same I race road with (gp5000 32s), and some of the sections looked properly challenging on road tyres. I saw that! The lady still finished pretty high up in the order too. RESPECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted May 9 Share 10 hours ago, bleedToWin said: If Bierman lists it as a CX/Gravel tyre then that must be what it is... 😏 "Knob Height" cant make this sh*t up ShivasRegal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted May 10 Share 11 hours ago, Kom said: "Knob Height" cant make this sh*t up depends how cold it is? Kom and Jbr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted May 10 Share 16 hours ago, Spinnaroonie said: I saw that! The lady still finished pretty high up in the order too. RESPECT! I think you'll find a LOT of people (especially on BikeHub) pay way too much attention to their kit/tires/sealant/spare tube weight etc than 99% of the rest of the world who just have a bicycle and ride it, regardless of how optimal it's set up is for that specific 3% of use it gets. I know, it's difficult to hear, but it's true. Golfer syndrome runs deep with cyclists..... 😆 JM Rides Bikes, christophercjc and RustyHWR 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted May 10 Share 12 hours ago, Kom said: "Knob Height" cant make this sh*t up Why does Gandalf not use a wand like Harry Potter? Because a staff has a knob on the end... ... I'll see myself out ... Jewbacca, Kom and Akon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted May 10 Share 21 hours ago, MongooseMan said: I reckon the bit through the Vrolikheid nature reserve, and the bits that skirt McGregor before heading back to Lords, would be hella sketch on anything less than 36. I walk the dogs on the section coming back around McGregor past the dam. Lots of stones and shale. MongooseMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted May 10 Share 3 hours ago, Jewbacca said: 99% of the rest of the world who just have a bicycle and ride it, regardless of how optimal it's set up is for that specific 3% of use it gets. Im curious to hear more about your travels to other cycling cultures where its any different. I mean, do you even Dylan Johnson bro 😝 MongooseMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted May 10 Share 57 minutes ago, I FLY said: I walk the dogs on the section coming back around McGregor past the dam. Lots of stones and shale. The kinda shale that's flaky and clay-like and difficult to handle at speed, or the kind that destroys tyres and will have me sidelined (again)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MongooseMan Posted May 10 Share 47 minutes ago, bleedToWin said: The kinda shale that's flaky and clay-like and difficult to handle at speed, or the kind that destroys tyres and will have me sidelined (again)? Watch this, the section in question is from about 1:30 bleedToWin and 100Tours 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted May 10 Share 1 hour ago, Kom said: Im curious to hear more about your travels to other cycling cultures where its any different. I mean, do you even Dylan Johnson bro 😝 Was thinking the exact same thing. We are still easy going compared to the gravel scene in the US. Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kom Posted May 10 Share 20 minutes ago, Bub Marley said: Was thinking the exact same thing. We are still easy going compared to the gravel scene in the US. Agree completely - marginal games is absolutely a thing. Even Matt Beers had to adjust his game to compete - his interview on Trainer Road was super enlightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted May 10 Share 3 hours ago, bleedToWin said: The kinda shale that's flaky and clay-like and difficult to handle at speed, or the kind that destroys tyres and will have me sidelined (again)? Unfortunately it’s the hard and sometimes sharp shale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted May 10 Share 1 minute ago, I FLY said: Unfortunately it’s the hard and sometimes sharp shale At least appears to not be a super fast section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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